The latest MCESD Council Meeting, chaired by Deputy Chairman Mark Musù, prioritised the Social Partners’ pre-budget consultation. The MCESD held a meeting to launch the pre-budget process, engaging economist Gordon Cordina to conduct one-on-one meetings with all MCESD council members, including unions, employer organisations, the Civil Society Committee, and the Gozo Regional Committee, and come […]
A document on the Political Guidelines for the Next European Commission 2024-2029 was shared and discussed by the Representation of the European Commission in Malta during an MCESD Council Meeting on 23rd August 2024. The discussion aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the key priorities and strategies that will shape the European […]
Before the meeting, the MCESD observed a minute of silence in memory of Mr. Lorenzo Vella, the former Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Malta. During the latest MCESD meeting, the Social Partners welcomed Mr. Glenn Micallef, Malta’s nominee for European Commissioner. They spoke favourably about his nomination and extended their […]
The MCESD Council invited the President of the European Parliament and all elected Maltese Members of Euopean Parliament (MEPs) to have the opportunity to discuss the social, economic, and environmental challenges that our country should focus on during this term of the European Parliament together with the Social Partners of the MCESD. Present at this […]
During the first part of the MCESD meeting, representatives from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and Malta Business Registry (MBR) presented the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its impact on enterprises and the economy. The CSRD is a critical directive aimed at enhancing company transparency and accountability regarding their sustainability performance, making […]
A presentation was delivered by The National Skills Council during an MCESD Council Meeting on 14th June 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on an evidence-based skills agenda, emphasising lifelong learning and ethical development, and announced key initiatives such as SkillScape 2024 and CareerScape 2024 to foster a skilled and […]
A presentation was delivered by The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) during an MCESD Council Meeting on 14th June 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the key insights of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), highlighting its implementation phases, new disclosure requirements, and the critical steps businesses must take […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) recently welcomed the EESC Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure, and the Information Society for an informal discussion. The EESC Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure, and the Information Society (TEN section) and its Permanent Group on Services of General Interest (PG-SGI) are actively working on critical issues […]
A presentation was delivered by the Gozo Regional Committee during an MCESD Council Meeting on 3rd May 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the progress required to make Gozo a better place for its residents. You can access the presentation here.
The MCESD Chairperson, Perit David Xuereb, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Dr. Andy Ellul, and staff representatives from both the MCESD and Hon. Ellul’s offices had the honour of meeting with Her Excellency, Dr. Myriam Spiteri Debono, the President of the Republic of Malta, at Sant’ Anton Palace. The meeting centred on the crucial role […]